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Council — 2022-10-27
00 New Item (Council) - Meeting attendance via audio-link
Meeting attendance via audio-link
Councillor Sheila Ireland was granted attendance for this meeting via audio-link at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 29 September 2022.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
OPENING PRAYER
Mayor Teresa Harding
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
5 . Condolences
Nil
6 . tRIBUTES
Nil
7 . PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8 . PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9 . Public Participation
Nil
10 . Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
councillor andrew fechner
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following Item:
· Item 15.6 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Fechner stands to gain a benefit or suffer a loss due to his business interest in both A1A Events Pty Ltd and Bar Heisenberg Pty Ltd which is located in the top of town at 164 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.
Councillor Andrew Fechner advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
deputy mayor jacob madsen
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 15.6 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madsen is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment works that Council is undergoing.
Councillor Jacob Madsen advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
12 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 29 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
12 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
29 September 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
13 . mayoral Minute
13.1. Forensic Audit of Council finances
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
Forensic Audit of Council finances
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council request a full forensic audit be undertaken into previous Council’s financial practices, including all former owned entities, including but not limited to, Ipswich City Properties.
B. That Council authorise Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding to write to Local Government Minister Hon. Steven Miles and the Queensland Auditor General Brandan Worrall to request this audit be undertaken and to take action required to facilitate the audit.
C. That the completed audit be presented to Council as a report for consideration and be published on the Transparency and Integrity Hub.
amendment to recommendation a and b
Mayor Harding proposed an amendment to Recommendation A and B as follows:
A. The addition of the words ‘for the period of 2010 to 2018’ at the end of the paragraph.
B. The addition of a hyphen in the title Auditor-General and the correct spelling of the Auditor-General’s name to ‘Brendan Worrall.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council requests a full forensic audit be undertaken into previous Council’s financial practices, including all former owned entities, including, but not limited to, Ipswich City Properties , for the period of 2010 to 2018.
B. That Council authorise Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding to write to Local Government Minister Hon. Steven Miles and the Queensland Auditor-General Brendan Worrall to request this audit be undertaken and to take action required to facilitate the audit.
C. That the completed audit be presented to Council as a report for consideration and be published on the Transparency and Integrity Hub.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and lost.
14 . Business Outstanding – INCLUDING Matters Lying on the Table
to be Dealt With
Mentions: Ipswich
14.1. Response to Notice of Motion - Carmichaels Road
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
14.1
Response to Notice of Motion - Carmichaels Road
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the briefing note be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15 . Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Carmichaels Road
15.1. Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.2. Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
15.2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022 with the exception of Item 2.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022, as listed below, with the exception of Item 2, as resolutions of Council:
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1
Update on New Lease Over 31-33 Nimmo Street, Booval to Queensland Rollingstock Preservation Group Inc.
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2
Response to Notice of Motion - Review of Terms of Reference for Ipswich City Council Standing Committees
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the revised Ipswich City Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference (Attachment 3), including the additional responsibilities for Advocacy and 2032 Olympics and Paralympics added to Annexure 4 – Economic and Industry Development Committee, be adopted.
B. That the delegated powers assigned to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee at the Ordinary Council Meeting 28 July 2020 be repealed.
C. That in accordance with Section 257 (1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee be delegated power to make decisions on behalf of Council only for decisions made under the Planning Act 2016 .
D. That the Guidelines for Reference and Consultative Committees Policy (Attachment 4) be repealed.
VARIATION
Councillor Madsen proposed a variation to Recommendation A with the addition of the word ‘services’ after the word ‘Advocacy’.
The seconder agreed with the variation.
FURTHER VARIATION
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a further variation to Recommendation A with the addition of the word ‘services’ after the words ‘2032 Olympics and Paralympics’.
The mover and seconder agreed with the further variation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the revised Ipswich City Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference (Attachment 3), including the additional responsibilities for Advocacy services and 2032 Olympics and Paralympics services added to Annexure 4 – Economic and Industry Development Committee, be adopted.
B. That the delegated powers assigned to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee at the Ordinary Council Meeting 28 July 2020 be repealed.
C. That in accordance with Section 257 (1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee be delegated power to make decisions on behalf of Council only for decisions made under the Planning Act 2016 .
D. That the Guidelines for Reference and Consultative Committees Policy (Attachment 4) be repealed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 3
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
That the minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 15 September 2022 be confirmed.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4
Procurement: Rivercity Locksmiths pty Ltd - arrangement with new owners
A. That pursuant to Section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because it is satisfied that there is only 1 supplier who is reasonably available to provide locksmith services .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number A6081453 ) with Rivercity Locksmiths Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $2.5 million excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of two and a half (2.5) years, with no options for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5
Procurement: Delegation to the CEO to enter into a contract for the supply of small contestable site electricity
A. That pursuant to Section 234 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council utilise LGA Arrangement BUS 275-0420 SMALL METERED NMIS by Local Buy for the provision of electricity for small contestable sites (Council file reference 19081), with the recommended Supplier (Supplier) who is a party to the LGA Arrangement.
B. That under the LGA Arrangement with the Supplier, the approximate purchase price is $2.18 million excluding GST over the entire term, the end date of the initial term being 30 June 2026, with no current options for extension.
C. That Council may enter into ancillary contractual arrangements with the Supplier, as allowed for by the LGA Arrangement.
D. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6
Artifax Subscription Renewal
A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of the Artifax Event Management Software.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 19164 with Get Smart Consulting Pty Ltd , at an approximate purchase price of $50,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of one (1) year, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional one (1) year term .
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7
Renewal of Expenditure Lease over Shop 3321 and 3322, Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
A. That pursuant to section 9 of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council extend its interest in Shop 3321 and 3322 at Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank more particularly described as part of Lot 1 on RP198738, for library purposes.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 2529 with YFG Shopping Centres Pty Ltd as Trustee under Instrument No. 706343317 and Trondage Enterprises Pty Ltd (Lessor):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $ 100,000 excluding GST plus annual outgoings, payable by Council; and
(ii) for an initial term of five (5) years with no options for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 8
Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition
A. That Council resolve to purchase the properties listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for the purposes of the voluntary home buy-back program.
B. That Council resolve to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary action in order to implement Council’s decision, including but not limited to making, amending and discharging the contractual arrangement/s.
C. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and the outcome of the purchases.
Mentions: Collingwood Drive · Nimmo Street · Booval · Ipswich · Redbank
15.3. Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.3
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
That the minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 15 September 2022 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2
Aquatic Facilities Action Plan
That Council adopt the Aquatic Facilities Action Plan , as detailed in Attachment 1.
15.4. Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
15.4
Economic and Industry Development Committee
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee
No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
That the minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 15 September 2022 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2
Notice of Motion - Event Friendly Council
A. That Council evaluate becoming an Event Friendly Council.
B. That a report be prepared on how Council can streamline Council processes to make it easier for event organisers to operate in Ipswich.
C. That the report be presented to the Economic and Industry Development Committee no later than February 2023.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
15.5
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 15 September 2022 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2
Healthy Land and Water Annual Clean Up Report - Bremer River 2021-2022
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer provide an update to the Environment and Sustainability Committee on the outcomes of the recommendations of Item 2 of the Environment and Sustainability Committee of 5 August 2021 titled Bremer River Shopping Trolley Clean Up Program Report for 2020-2021 as per below:
A. That Council continue to schedule the removal of dumped shopping trolleys on a 3-monthly basis with funding through the waterway health program.
B. That Council undertake further investigations to identify the primary source(s) of dumped shopping trolleys and develop mitigation plans in partnership with key retailers of Riverlink to reduce the incidence of trolley dumping into the river.
C. That additional deterrent measures be investigated to discourage behaviours leading to the dumping of trolleys in the Bremer River.
D. That Council write to the retailers listed in the report seeking financial assistance for future shopping trolley clean-up programs initiated by Ipswich City Council.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 3
SES Local Controller
A. That Council adopt the recommended Option 1 in relation to the future of the Ipswich SES Local Controller and management of associated council assets, which includes the payment of a $35,000 honorarium.
B. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the steps reasonably necessary to implement and finalise Recommendation A.
At 9.40am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.6.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.6. Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2022(09) of
13 October 2022 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
That the minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 15 September 2022 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Nicholas Street Precinct – Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Metro B Tenancy 2BK3
A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and an associated document of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy 2BK3 in the Metro B Building (impacting part of Lot 1 on RP157021) (“Tenancy 2BK3”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 30 September 2022).
B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a lease for Tenancy 2BK3 with the proposed lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 30 September 2022).
C. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in Tenancy 2BK3 to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy 2BK3 (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
D. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision at Recommendation B.
E. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Park(ing) Day post event wrap up
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - Brand and Activation Report September 2022
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 5
Nicholas Street Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee September 2022
That the September 2022 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.41am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
16 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for September be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16.2. Ipswich City Council Submission to the Change Commission - Review of Divisional Arrangements
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Ipswich City Council Submission to the Change Commission - Review of Divisional Arrangements
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Ipswich City Council submission to the Change Commission regarding a review of divisional arrangements (Attachment 1) be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.3. Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 September 2022, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
A revised Attachment 1 to the report was provided to the Mayor and councillors at the meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Revised Monthly Performance Report - September 2022 ⇨
17 . Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Potential Calvert Resource Recovery Centre
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Potential Calvert Resource Recovery Centre
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the site at 545-583 Rosewood Laidley Road, Calvert be removed from consideration for the Western Resource Recovery Centre or any facility of a similar nature .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Rosewood Laidley Road · Calvert · Rosewood
17.2. Notice of Motion - Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council:
A. Consider making sandbags available earlier to residents, businesses, community organisations and sporting clubs whose properties are at risk of impact by water inundation ahead of significant weather events.
B. Consider further sandbag collection locations across the local government area.
C. Prepare video communications on sandbags – including their effectiveness, limitations and proper use – to be shared across all council communication platforms.
D. Prepare a sandbag disaster preparation factsheet that includes what sandbagging resources council will make available to the community, when they will be available, and where they can be collected from.
PROCEDURAL Motion
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Notice of Motion – Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation be referred to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for consideration.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Kunzelmann Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and lost.
addition of further RECOMMENDATION
Councillor Nicole Jonic proposed the addition of Recommendation E as follows:
E. That Council consider alternative flood preventative options that can be made available to residents in addition to sandbags.
The seconder agreed to the addition of Recommendation E.
Councillors Nicole Jonic and Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 10.10 am.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.10 am to reconvene at 10.25 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Ireland
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.26 am.
Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting at 10.26 am.
VARIATION TO RECOMMENDATION E
Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to Recommendation E to include the words ‘and mitigation’ after the word ‘preventative’:
The seconder agreed to the variation noting that the mover had not returned to the meeting.
That Council:
A. Consider making sandbags available earlier to residents, businesses, community organisations and sporting clubs whose properties are at risk of impact by water inundation ahead of significant weather events.
B. Consider further sandbag collection locations across the local government area.
C. Prepare video communications on sandbags – including their effectiveness, limitations and proper use – to be shared across all council communication platforms.
D. Prepare a sandbag disaster preparation factsheet that includes what sandbagging resources council will make available to the community, when they will be available, and where they can be collected from.
E. Consider alternative flood preventative and mitigation options that can be made available to residents in addition to sandbags.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL Motion
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the resolution for the Notice of Motion – Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation be referred to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for consideration and implementation.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
18 . Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 10.30 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).